tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48160688932583356772024-03-13T09:11:55.584-07:00The Koske'sBen and I were married on 10.10.10 after nearly 9 years of blissfull dating. Please join us in our journeys through life!Alyssa Koskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162590766634169842noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816068893258335677.post-79458821061018019542012-04-21T15:52:00.001-07:002012-04-21T15:52:53.265-07:00New Blog!Our new blog is up!!!<br /><br />Thekoskes.wordpress.com<br />Or<br />www.alyssaandben.com<br /><br />Check it out!<br />Alyssa Koskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162590766634169842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816068893258335677.post-58869764777210147912012-04-15T19:06:00.001-07:002012-04-15T19:06:44.010-07:00First trip to the ZooOn Monday Parker and I met up with his cousins for a day at the zoo. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/04/15/4394.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/04/15/s_4394.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />We saw all kinds of animals as they too seemed to be out enjoying the sunshine.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/04/15/4395.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/04/15/s_4395.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Alyssa Koskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162590766634169842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816068893258335677.post-51749295912301868712012-04-10T20:05:00.000-07:002012-04-10T20:05:19.443-07:00Four Months!!!<br />
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Happy Easter! Our Easter started with brunch at Salty's in Seattle with Ben's mom, sister, Jason and Jason's family. After brunch we headed over to Ben's moms house to open our Easter baskets. The three of us then went over to Ben's dads to sit and soak up some beautiful sunrays. I can't remember the last time we had an Easter in the 60's!!! We then drove out to my parents for Easter dinner. All in all in was an absolutely gorgeous day paired with lots of family time. Best Easter I can remember!!!<br />
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This year I made a dark chocolate stout cake with chocolate ganache and fresh raspberry filling...it was mighty tasty if I do say so myself! </div>
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Next Saturday we will be having a mexican birthday dinner with Ben's mom, Jason and Sis...yummy!</div>Alyssa Koskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162590766634169842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816068893258335677.post-11703569411060374292012-03-18T20:08:00.002-07:002012-03-18T20:08:53.485-07:00Tummy Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For Christmas Great Grandma got Parker a Tummy Time play mat. He is finally strong enough to use it and was all smiles this afternoon!Alyssa Koskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162590766634169842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816068893258335677.post-14409724162994795372012-03-18T19:32:00.002-07:002012-03-18T19:32:06.073-07:00Happy St. Patty's Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy St. Patty's Day from our family to yours!Alyssa Koskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162590766634169842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816068893258335677.post-22605243625764185812012-03-08T19:09:00.001-08:002012-03-08T19:09:35.347-08:00A Sunset walk around the lake...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/08/2975.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/08/s_2975.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/08/2976.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/08/s_2976.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Today Parker and I met Ben after work to walk around Greenlake. It is an absolutely beautiful area, especially around sunset. Parker slept for half the walk, but enjoyed the colors of the sky once he woke up. Greenlake has quickly become one of my favorite places to visit! <br />Alyssa Koskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162590766634169842noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816068893258335677.post-17905787927366959062012-03-08T11:55:00.001-08:002012-03-08T11:59:14.065-08:00Amber Teething Necklace<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/08/1944.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/08/s_1944.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />We recently purchased an amber teething necklace for Parker. <br /><br />Amber necklaces are made to wear, not to chew. Amber is easily absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream when warmed naturally by wearing it against the skin. The external layer of Amber contains Succinic acid, which is natural to the human body and works with the body to support the immune system, reduce pain/infection/inflammation, calms nerves and restores overall health.<br /><br />Check out Inspired by Finn for more necklaces like Parker's. They also make them for adults.<br /><br />Alyssa Koskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162590766634169842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816068893258335677.post-73922398097554152302012-03-08T10:59:00.001-08:002012-03-08T10:59:26.635-08:00Ben heads to the mountain...<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/08/1794.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/08/s_1794.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Last Friday Ben's work invaded Crystal Mountain for a ski day. The snow has really been coming down in the mountains and this was Ben's first time out this year. <br />Alyssa Koskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162590766634169842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816068893258335677.post-2856963762676825512012-03-05T23:11:00.001-08:002012-03-05T23:11:31.572-08:00Mom n Baby Yoga<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/05/3595.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/05/s_3595.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Today was picture day at mom n baby yoga, here are a few of Parker and his buddies! <br />Alyssa Koskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162590766634169842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816068893258335677.post-28596764040569473962012-03-04T03:42:00.001-08:002012-03-04T03:42:14.146-08:00Recognizing DaddyOn Thursday when Ben came home, Parker was nursing per usual. However, when daddy walked in the room he unlatched, looked up at Ben and gave him the biggest smile. <br /><br />Moments like these melt my heart!<br /><br /><br /><br />Alyssa Koskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162590766634169842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816068893258335677.post-85845192440778592412012-03-01T22:45:00.001-08:002012-03-01T22:45:48.648-08:00The walker<br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/1bYbg36BGf0" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1bYbg36BGf0" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bYbg36BGf0"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/1bYbg36BGf0/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p>Parker really enjoys standing on people's laps, so we purchased a walker for him to stand and play in. The first video below is him standing on a pile of books (he is not tall enough yet to reach the floor) and the second video is Ben having a bit of fun with him:) he really likes to ride around in his walker! <br /><br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/fp5PDMvpvOA" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fp5PDMvpvOA" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp5PDMvpvOA"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/fp5PDMvpvOA/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br />Alyssa Koskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162590766634169842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816068893258335677.post-59898464441655488632012-03-01T13:53:00.001-08:002012-03-01T16:10:31.548-08:00Smiley boy :)<br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/VTOAw2Ols6E" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VTOAw2Ols6E" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTOAw2Ols6E"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/VTOAw2Ols6E/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/0f_gpwO4LZU" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0f_gpwO4LZU" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f_gpwO4LZU"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/0f_gpwO4LZU/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br />Alyssa Koskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162590766634169842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816068893258335677.post-18710481081845027542012-03-01T03:42:00.001-08:002012-03-01T03:42:03.039-08:00A brisk winter walkClear winter days are rare in these parts, so taking advantage of them while we can is key! 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This particular toy will grow with him over the years, but because it is still out of reach, we modified it with some additions. So far he seems to be enjoying reaching for the bright colors and turning his eyes/head towards the sounds it makes.</span><br />Alyssa Koskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162590766634169842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816068893258335677.post-71433734248696218492012-02-27T22:19:00.001-08:002012-02-27T22:19:05.645-08:00Little Yogis<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This photo was taken after Mom n Baby yoga this morning. It is Parker at the top, Charlie in the middle and Harrison at the bottom. These boys are the bestest of friends :)</span></div>Alyssa Koskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162590766634169842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816068893258335677.post-775428933303786792012-02-24T23:11:00.002-08:002012-02-27T22:58:55.183-08:00Oh...Shiny!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On Tuesday Parker and I hung out around the house and read some books. He enjoyed "Oh the places you'll go" the most, smiling and cooing through the whole book. When Ben got home we went to look at a daycare near our house. While it is difficult to think about going back to work and having to put P in childcare, this place was very inviting. Ben and I were both very impressed with all this facility had to offer, and so was the little guy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On Wednesday Parker and I went and looked at two more day cares that were around the corner from my work. Unfortunately neither of us were impressed by what we saw. Parker usually only cries for a purpose, but in both daycares he was not a happy camper - that has to stand for something. After an unsuccessful daycare hunt Parker and I were off to get momma a new do. I have the most amazing hairstylist, Kelsie (Charlie's mom) and with my trust put fully in her, I allowed her to CHOP my hair. While the process was scary (I've never had my hair this short), the end result was adorable. I am very pleased</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now that Parker is in bed, Ben and I are enjoying a movie and a quiet Friday night.</span>Alyssa Koskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162590766634169842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4816068893258335677.post-75139692006545082482012-02-19T19:15:00.000-08:002012-02-19T19:15:07.270-08:0010 weeks...10 pounds!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have reached a milestone this week, Parker is now 10 pounds! </span></div>Alyssa Koskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162590766634169842noreply@blogger.com0